[64studio-devel] [64 Studio] #329: gnome system log menu item doesn't function for normal users

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#329: gnome system log menu item doesn't function for normal users
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 Reporter:  parkland99 at hotmail.com  |       Owner:  free
     Type:  defect                  |      Status:  new 
 Priority:  normal                  |   Milestone:      
Component:  build                   |     Version:      
 Severity:  normal                  |    Keywords:      
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 AMD64/1.4.0

 The view system log option is on the menu, but never works by default
 becuase ordinary users are not granted privilege to view system logs.

 Also the application does not generate any meaningful messages if you do
 not have access to the logfiles - this can cause confusion to the unwary.

 Sudo'ing the command from the terminal also fails to work.

 The option can apparently only be made to work if you subsequently grant
 log file access in the user account.

 To avoid confusion to the unwary:
 Would it be acceptable to grant log file access to 64studio users?
 Could the system log viewer be made to prompt for password before use
 (like synaptic)?
 if not, would it be sensible to remove the item from the menu?

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Ticket URL: <http://trac.64studio.com/64studio/ticket/329>
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